Developing Faith

What is faith, and can it really change the course of a person’s life?

Faith has inspired ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. Explore stories, teachings, and experiences that examine what faith is, how it grows, and why it continues to matter.

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I Swear This to Be True

VIDEO 6:15

Bob was drunk again, or perhaps more accurately, still. Coming from a broken home along the Jersey shore, Bob had wrecked his life. But that began to change when he “reached to a higher power” as his AA sponsor suggested, and found God.

My Infallible Conviction

VIDEO 6:21 / English

Migrating from one religion to another often leaves skid marks on the soul. It was no different for Gabriel while living in India. But once that testimony was anchored, it became infallible. 

Plant the Seed of Faith

VIDEO 8:12 / Mandarin Chinese

Eight years before Feifei Chen joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a seed was planted in her heart back in China that she was unaware of. After leaving China for Canada, Chen was prepared to receive the Gospel and join the Church.

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I Believe It with All My Heart

VIDEO 6:54 / English

Jeffrey grew up without religion, thinking that truth was something subjective, based on culture and changing trends. But after experiencing the consequences of his bad choices, he began to think differently, and wonder if he should get religion.

Sri Lanka Pioneers

VIDEO 5:42 / Sinhala

In Sri Lanka, Christianity ranks 4th in the nation behind Buddhism (70%), Hinduism (13%) and Islam (10%) with just 7% of the population claiming Christ as their Savior. So, for Saliya and Shamalie, the odds were stacked against them.

No Goats Required

VIDEO 13:00 / Ikwerre

In Nigeria, many churches ask their members for all kinds of contributions so the pastor or bishop can pray for them. But Mercy learned otherwise when she joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

“The only thing you need to pray is faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.”

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Never Stop Trying

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Our Journey Towards Jesus Christ

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My Bright New Beginning

My Bright New Beginning

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The Purpose of Life

The Purpose of Life

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Stepping Towards Heaven

Stepping Towards Heaven

VIDEO 6:49 / English Everybody wants to get to Heaven, but not everyone knows how to get there. In this fun Faith Story, Adam explains three steps that have helped him find his way to peace now, and eternal life later. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of...